On the job

Perth (26 September – 18 October)

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October 19th 2008
We had a relaxing time while minding our friends' house (and Blackie, their cat) in Floreat. We also picked up our new Outback camper trailer, did some baking and visited family and friends again. We visited the WA museum and also spent a day at the Perth Royal Show, where the displays were interesting (especially the dogs getting ready for the show ring), the rides were good fun, and a sheep he ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more